July 6: The signing is official, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. The deal includes a third-year team option, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
June 30: The Bulls have agreed to a three-year deal worth $24MM with one of their own free agents, guard Tre Jones, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets.
Jones was acquired at the trade deadline from the Spurs in the three-team swap that sent Zach LaVine to Sacramento. In 18 appearances with Chicago, including nine starts, he averaged 11.5 points, 4.9 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 25.3 minutes per game while shooting 57.1 percent from the field.
Bulls head coach Billy Donovan repeatedly lauded the point guard down the stretch for his high basketball IQ and his knack for making winning plays.
This signing became increasingly likely in recent days. The agreed-upon deal sending Lonzo Ball to Cleveland opening up more backcourt minutes and Jones has an opportunity to fill them. Assuming restricted free agent Josh Giddey remains with the Bulls, Jones, entering his sixth NBA season, projects as the second unit point guard.
Jones spent his first four-and-a-half seasons with San Antonio. In 297 career regular season games, he has averaged 8.4 points and 4.7 assists in 21.7 minutes.
The Bulls held Jones’ Bird rights, so they won’t have to use any of their cap exceptions to complete the signing.
Can’t say it often, but good signing for the Bulls.
Why?
Good signing. He played pretty well for them last year. Glad to see him back.
Oh damn our front office made a move I liked let’s Goooo I like tre solid 10 pt 5 ast Guy, Great iq and while not spectacular on defense he is physical.
Nice signing by the Bulls…he will lead the 2nd unit and be damm good at it..
Good move for the Bulls. Now if we can just trade PWil
& Vucevic…
And Ayo or Coby, for some picks for once.
Finally the Bulls do something smart. I’m speechless.